Healthcare Associated Infection Control MSc

The Healthcare Associated Infection Control MSc/Postgraduate Diploma at UCL is a new, distance learning modular course, designed to provide systematic training in the increasingly important area of the control and prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections.

Key Information

Modes and duration

Flexible: 2-5 years

Distance learning: available

Tuition Fees (2015/16)

Application deadlines

All applicants:

31 July 2015

Optional qualifications:
This degree is also available as a PG Diploma with fees set accordingly.

Fees note:
Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. The tuition fee schedule for 2015/16 entry can be viewed on the UCL Current Students website.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in biomedical or life sciences or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. In addition, applicants must have an active professional involvement in the control of hospital infections. It is a prerequisite of the programme that all students have regular access to a personal computer and the Internet and have acquired basic skills in their use.

English Language Requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000 words.

Teaching and Learning

The programme is taught through week long courses and the Internet. Though the majority of the programme is delivered via distance learning, support is offered through a supervisory structure of local and UCL-based tutors. Practical courses cover elements across the spectrum of the syllabus and offer the opportunity to meet other students and teachers on the programme.

Funding

Medical Research Council Studentships may be available for this programme.

Scholarships relevant to this department are displayed below. For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

On completion of the programme we anticipate that you will be able to:

Access, understand and apply published research evidence as applied to the practice of infection prevention and control

Develop, evaluate and maintain best practice within the field of infection prevention and control

Develop the necessary skills to continue your own professional development

Why study this degree at UCL?

The programme is administered by the Division of Infection and Immunity, and we have collaborative research links within UCL and with institutions throughout the world. Teaching is provided by members of the Research Department of Infection (clinical & academic), Institute of Child Health, Eastman Dental Institute, Hospital Infection Society and Health Protection Agency, together with invited guest speakers and external supervisors.

Application and next steps

Applications

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

Who can apply?

The programme is designed for healthcare professionals who are employed in posts with infection control activity and responsibilities, and wish to gain a postgraduate qualification and specialist training in this field. It is offered to graduates with a degree in a scientific, nursing or medical discipline, or with suitable clinical experience.

Application deadlines

All applicants

2015-07-31

Applicants for this programme are also required to complete a Supplementary Application Form. Please contact the Programme Administrator to obtain a copy.